A Woman Ahead of Her Time: Josie Westfall's Bold Campaign-Macomb


Course number : 4200020    ID : 1267   

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ClassGraphic In 1914, before women even had the right to vote, a Macomb woman with no formal legal education made the bold decision to run for City Judge. What might seem ordinary today was, at the time, a striking act of courage and conviction. This workshop delves into the story of Josie Westfall, a socially conscious community member whose determination reflected both local needs and the broader national struggle for women’s suffrage.
Participants will use local historical sources and suffrage-era materials to investigate Westfall’s motivations, the challenges she faced, and the impact of her campaign on her community and beyond.  This hands-on exploration invites learners to piece together her story, recognizing that historical evidence does not always provide a definitive answer, but often leaves us to interpret and imagine the possibilities.

 
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Thu

Location
Western Illinois Museum

Instructor
Sue Scott 

Fee: 

$10.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
4/2/2026 Thu 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM Macomb, Western Illinois Museum  Map, Room: TBA Sue Scott 

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